June 9, 1998
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION, JUNE 9, 1998 AT 5:00 P.M., AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. PRESIDENT DOWDEN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., PRESIDENT
W.W. PARKER, VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD W. BAILES
GERALD BURNS
M. GENE HAYMON
C.A. HUGHES
KIM REESE
MARK SMITH
LINDA WEST
BETTY WESTERCHIL
WILLIS A. FARRIS
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
PHILIP L. GUNN
BENARD MCKEE
COL. STEPHEN SHAMBACH
There was also present Richard Schwartz, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Philip Gunn.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by W.W. Parker.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by W.W. Parker, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 4, 1998.
Superintendent Schwartz and the Board recognized teachers and other employees who retired in 1997-98. Each retiree was presented a certificate of appreciation for his or her years of service in Vernon Parish School System.
On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Murphy O'Banion, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to approve the attached list of employee resignations.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Kim Reese, seconded by Richard Bailes, the Board voted to approve the attached sabbatical leave request.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of C.A. Hughes, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Willis Farris, seconded by W.W. Parker, the Board voted to approve the attached list of central office employees.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of W.W. Parker, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve the attached list of school administrators.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Gerald Burns, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted unanimously to name Laura Clark to the position of Level II Supervisor of Elementary Instruction.
On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board voted 13 to 2 to name Sandra Whitlock to the position of Level II Supervisor of Secondary Instruction. W.W. Parker and C.A. Hughes voted no.
On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Willis Farris, seconded by Gerald Burns, the Board voted 13 to 2 to name John Farris to the position of Level II Supervisor of Secondary Instruction. C. A. Hughes and W.W. Parker voted no.
Jackie Self, Director of Personnel, presented the 1998 Personnel Evaluation Plan for the Board's approval.
On motion of Benard McKee, seconded by Gerald Burns, the Board voted to approve the 1998 Personnel Evaluation Plan.
Bill Endris, Director of Finance explained the formula used for the computation and distribution of sales tax collections.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to commend Bill Endris and the finance office personnel for the excellent work they did with the sales tax distribution.
On motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Murphy O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for a principal for Pitkin School. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 26, 1998 at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of Willis Farris, seconded by Murphy O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal at Evans School. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 26, 1998 at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of W.W. Parker, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal at the Anacoco Schools. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 26, 1998 at 4:30 p.m.
B.R. Harvey, Chairperson of the Salary Committee, presented the attached list of recommendations submitted by the Salary Committee.
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On motion of C.A. Hughes, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to approve the recommendations of the Salary Committee.
At this time, W.W. Parker, Chairperson of the Technology Committee, called on Bill Endris, Director of Finance, to give a report from the committee. Mr. Endris explained that rather than hiring a consulting firm to evaluate our technology plan, the system would implement a program using people we already have. He explained that an inventory is currently being run and the committee will conduct a further study on where we are and where we need to be.
Gene Haymon, Chairperson of the Goals and Objectives Committee, presented copies of the completed Strategic Plan for the Board to study before approval in July.
On motion of Willis Farris, seconded by W.W. Parker, the Board voted to commend Gene Haymon for the excellent work he has done as chairperson for the Goals and Objectives Committee in the development of the Strategic Plan.
On recommendation of Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, and on motion of Murphy O=Banion, seconded by Benard McKee, the Board voted to award the bid for two trucks for the maintenance department to Lamarque Ford in the amount of $43,674.00.
On motion of C.A. Hughes, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise for bids to sell miscellaneous used equipment at South Polk Elementary School.
On motion of Gerald Burns, seconded by Kim Reese, the Board voted to advertise for bids to sell miscellaneous used equipment at West Leesville Elementary School.
On motion of Willis Farris, seconded by W.W. Parker, the Board voted to advertise for bids for the purchase of risograph supplies.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by W.W. Parker, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Gerald Burns, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
On motion of Benard McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to convey its sincere condolences the Mr. Billy Culbreath, Principal at Simpson School, in the recent death of his mother, Mrs. Ruby Tilley Culbreath of DeRidder; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Culbreath, a retired cook at Rosepine High School, was a loyal and dedicated employee and she will be sadly missed by her family and friends;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does, hereby, adopt this memorial resolution and requests that a copy be sent to Mr. Culbreath and his family in their time of sorrow.
There being no further business, on motion of Benard McKee, seconded by Philip Gunn the Board voted to adjourn.
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ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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RICHARD SCHWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT